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The layout of the atelier can be customized to suit the individual
artist, or, in the case of a workshop, several artists. Adjustable
tables allow to maximize the workflow, thereby saving time, space,
and energy.
The centerpiece of the studio is the large format convertible litho/etching
press, capable of printing images in sizes up to 60" x 40"
(150 x 100 cm).
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The best of materials, starting with
printing inks and rollers from America, lithographic stones from
Germany, and a selection of fine art papers from France, help ensure
that the prints are archival and of a very high standard. Oversize
steel flat files store the large monotypes, while at the same time
providing an impressive presentation system for the visiting collectors.
Just a few steps outside the studio door is the
river Aare, a never-ending flow of energy coming down from the
nearby Alps. For artists and city residents alike, the Aare provides
a unique refuge, a place to sit down and contemplate
the river's flow, or, on Sunday afternoons, a popular walk for
the Bernese. And in summer, if you are brave enough to handle the
rather brisk water temperature, it is one of the
greatest places to swim. The printshop has a hot shower, and
there's always a fresh pot of coffee, so in summer the rhythm is
work, swim, and work again.
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